Long trip questions

We (2 adults) did the Lake Superior Great Circle tour September 2017 with our Rpod 178, TV is 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. This was our first big trip. We had a wonderful time - here are some details: 14-17 mpg at 55-60 mph. 1900 miles, 2 1/2 weeks. We live in northern MN, short travel the first day, only 2 1/2 hours for our shakedown cruise, spent our first night at the Grand Marais Municipal Campground (Minnesota) and walked along the lakeshore to a fine restaurant. Did not stock up fridge because of customs issues entering Canada and then again returning to US. Knew we would be grocery shopping in Thunder Bay and didn't want to go shopping twice, so just got everything we needed in Canada. Shopped along the way at some fun small grocery stores, a great way to get a sense of the local vibe. Last day in Canada we gave our uneaten fresh fruits, veggies and lunchmeat, cheese etc to nearby campers who happily accepted this windfall. Canadian Provincial Parks are beautiful, many right on the lakeshore, very nice laundry and shower facilities. After Sept 10 they do not take reservations, but we had no trouble finding a campsite. On travel days tried to arrive by 2-3 pm. Stayed at each campground 2-3 nights. Definitely book reservations as early as possible if traveling in Canada before Sept 10. Some campgrounds stop taking reservation even earlier.

The "ultimate campground project" is a great app that shows BLM, state parks and federal camping areas.  i think it is indispensable. 

Our first trip with the R-Pod, I did not realize how long it would take to get from NC to Las Vegas. It did not help that we had a delay due to a refrigerator problem that caused us to backtrack from Charlotte to the dealer's shop in Lexington. After addressing the issue, we continued as we were trying to get out there to see some of our grandchildren in their Christmas program. We did not make it. I initially was trying to hit 65-70 mph Interstate speeds. Gas mileage was horrible, especially when we encountered headwinds. I ended up having to slow down as I did not feel comfortable towing at those speeds.

After we got the AeroPlus which specified a maximum towing speed of 60 mph, I slowed down and now tow no faster than that. Towing is more relaxed and I don't mind being passed by just about everyone else. I decided that the journey is part of the adventure. We now plan for more days than at first to get to a destination.

We have stayed at Walmarts, truck stops, and one gas station where there was no place for miles around and our daylight had disappeared. The oddest place we stayed was in the tow yard in Green River, Wyoming after our accident (Saturday) waiting for the insurance adjuster to arrive which he did Monday afternoon. That was dry camping in low single-digit temperatures. I like state parks and I like U.S. Forest Service where my Interagency Access Pass gets me in free with camping at a reduced rate.

All great info.  Yes, pulling a trailer does add a stress factor compared to no trailer, for sure.  We picked up our trailer in Ohio and dragged it back to NC but after driving for about 5 hours, we realized we didn't want to try to take it over the Smokeys at night and stopped in Knoxville.  I use to drive many miles without flinching but it seems the older I get, the less I can tolerate....and I'm only 55.  Not afraid to drive 450 or 500 miles at one time....but with a trailer is a different story.  Have a trip planned to St. Augustine in 3 months (Anastasia SP) at 460 miles.  We see how that goes.  

Picked up our pod in Panama City Beach last fall.  Pulled it 454 miles back to middle TN.  Stopped for gas (a lot) and once to eat fast food driving a Jeep Wrangler.  I must admit we were worn out when we got home.  Not pulling a TT no problems driving that far.  Point being, pulling a TT does add to the stress.